CJE MATERNITY ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Following a minor vehicle collision , a client 36 weeks gestation is brought to the
emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard , is awake , denies any
complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 130 beats per min.
What action should the nurse implement first?
A. Turn the board sideways to displace the uterus lateral
B. Palpate the abdomen for contractions
C. Infuse 1,000 normal saline using a large bore IV
D. Obtain blood sample for a complete blood count - ✔✔A. Turn the board sideways to
displace the uterus lateral
✔✔When assessing a pregnant woman who is 39 weeks gestation who is admitted to
labor and delivery, which finding is most important to report the health care provider?
A. + 1 proteinuria
B. 130/70 blood pressure
C. 102 oral temperature
D. +1 pedal edema - ✔✔C. 102 oral temperature
✔✔During a routine prenatal vital a client 32 weeks gestation complains of urinary
frequency has increased during the day as well at night. The nurse determines the client
is having irregular uterine contractions. What should the nurse implement ?
A. Ask the client if she had sexual intercourse yesterday
B. Determine if she has change in vaginal discharge
C. Collect urine sample from dipstick analysis
D. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture - ✔✔D. Obtain a midstream urine
specimen for culture
✔✔The nurse teaching a preconception preparation class is discussing ways to improve
dietary folic acid intake. Which evening snack contains the most folic acid?
A. Fresh strawberries
B. Roasted peanuts in shell
, C. Unflavored yogurt
D. Vanilla milkshake with protein supplement - ✔✔B. roasted peanut in shell
✔✔A 38 week primigravida is admitted to labor and delivery after a non-reactive result
on a non-stress test (NST) .The nurse begins contraction stress test (CST) with an
oxytocin ( Pitocin ) infusion. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to
the health care provider ?
A. Spontaneous rupture of membrane
B. Fetal heart rate accelerations with fetal movement
C. Absence of uterine contractions within 20 mins
D. A pattern of late fetal decelerations - ✔✔D. A pattern of late fetal decelerations
✔✔A primigravida is 36 weeks gestation, is Rh negative is experienced abdominal
trauma in a motor vehicle collision. Which assessment finding is most important for the
nurse to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Positive fetal hemoglobin test
B. Fetal heart rate is 162 beats / min
C. Trace of protein in urine
D. Mild contractions every 10 mins - ✔✔A. Positive fetal hemoglobin test
✔✔The nurse is caring for an newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4 pounds , 14
ounces, has a head circumference of 13 inches and chest circumference is of 10
inches. Based on these physical findings , assessment for which condition has the
highest priority?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Hyperbillirubinemia
C. Polycythemia
D. Hypoglycemia - ✔✔D. Hypoglycemia
✔✔A school nurse is preparing a seminar to address the concerns of pregnant
adolescent. What information is most important for the nurse to include in this program?
A. Nutritional requirements during pregnancy
B. Pain management options for labor
C. Comparison of infant feeding method
D. Symptoms to report to the healthcare provider - ✔✔A. Nutritional requirements
during pregnancy
✔✔A postpartal client who is bottle feeding develops engorgement . What is the best
recommendation for nurse to provide this client ?
A. Avoid stimulation to breast and wear a tight bra
B. Express small amount of breast milk in your hand
C. Take a prescribed analgesic and express the breast to air
D. Place warm packs on both sides of breast - ✔✔A. Avoid stimulation to breast and
wear tight bra
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Following a minor vehicle collision , a client 36 weeks gestation is brought to the
emergency center. She is lying supine on a backboard , is awake , denies any
complaints. Her blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 130 beats per min.
What action should the nurse implement first?
A. Turn the board sideways to displace the uterus lateral
B. Palpate the abdomen for contractions
C. Infuse 1,000 normal saline using a large bore IV
D. Obtain blood sample for a complete blood count - ✔✔A. Turn the board sideways to
displace the uterus lateral
✔✔When assessing a pregnant woman who is 39 weeks gestation who is admitted to
labor and delivery, which finding is most important to report the health care provider?
A. + 1 proteinuria
B. 130/70 blood pressure
C. 102 oral temperature
D. +1 pedal edema - ✔✔C. 102 oral temperature
✔✔During a routine prenatal vital a client 32 weeks gestation complains of urinary
frequency has increased during the day as well at night. The nurse determines the client
is having irregular uterine contractions. What should the nurse implement ?
A. Ask the client if she had sexual intercourse yesterday
B. Determine if she has change in vaginal discharge
C. Collect urine sample from dipstick analysis
D. Obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture - ✔✔D. Obtain a midstream urine
specimen for culture
✔✔The nurse teaching a preconception preparation class is discussing ways to improve
dietary folic acid intake. Which evening snack contains the most folic acid?
A. Fresh strawberries
B. Roasted peanuts in shell
, C. Unflavored yogurt
D. Vanilla milkshake with protein supplement - ✔✔B. roasted peanut in shell
✔✔A 38 week primigravida is admitted to labor and delivery after a non-reactive result
on a non-stress test (NST) .The nurse begins contraction stress test (CST) with an
oxytocin ( Pitocin ) infusion. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to
the health care provider ?
A. Spontaneous rupture of membrane
B. Fetal heart rate accelerations with fetal movement
C. Absence of uterine contractions within 20 mins
D. A pattern of late fetal decelerations - ✔✔D. A pattern of late fetal decelerations
✔✔A primigravida is 36 weeks gestation, is Rh negative is experienced abdominal
trauma in a motor vehicle collision. Which assessment finding is most important for the
nurse to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Positive fetal hemoglobin test
B. Fetal heart rate is 162 beats / min
C. Trace of protein in urine
D. Mild contractions every 10 mins - ✔✔A. Positive fetal hemoglobin test
✔✔The nurse is caring for an newborn who is 18 inches long, weighs 4 pounds , 14
ounces, has a head circumference of 13 inches and chest circumference is of 10
inches. Based on these physical findings , assessment for which condition has the
highest priority?
A. Hyperthermia
B. Hyperbillirubinemia
C. Polycythemia
D. Hypoglycemia - ✔✔D. Hypoglycemia
✔✔A school nurse is preparing a seminar to address the concerns of pregnant
adolescent. What information is most important for the nurse to include in this program?
A. Nutritional requirements during pregnancy
B. Pain management options for labor
C. Comparison of infant feeding method
D. Symptoms to report to the healthcare provider - ✔✔A. Nutritional requirements
during pregnancy
✔✔A postpartal client who is bottle feeding develops engorgement . What is the best
recommendation for nurse to provide this client ?
A. Avoid stimulation to breast and wear a tight bra
B. Express small amount of breast milk in your hand
C. Take a prescribed analgesic and express the breast to air
D. Place warm packs on both sides of breast - ✔✔A. Avoid stimulation to breast and
wear tight bra
